Window construction



A ril 12, 1932. F, J PLYM 1,853,927

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WINDOW CONSTRUCTION F. J. PLYM April 12, 1932.

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed April 3, 1929 4 She ets-Sheet 3 v A ril 12, 1932.

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a Apr. 12, 1932 UNITED STA runners J. rLYM,

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or mns, MICHIGAN, nssrenon TO ran xnwnnm comrnni'or NILES, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION or mcnremwmnow consrnnc'rron Application filed April 3,

This invention relates to window constructions and more in particular to a novel construction of window in which the window sashes are placed in position after the masonry and plaster work have been finished, and in" which the sash orsashes are adapted ,to be swung inwardly, allowing for the easy repair and washing of the windows.

In the present day construction of winm dows, either the balanced type, or casement frequently a fatality has occurred. In the hi her building constructions, it is extremely diicult for the window washers or the person repairing the window to keep a proper footing in new of the high wind velocity. This is true even though the person be equipped with the well known straps or safety" devices now in use. v

' In the construction, wherein the sash swings outwardly, it is extremely difficult to 80 wash the windows on the outer side. Also there is always the danger of the glass being broken and falling upon pedestrians, if the window is slammed by wind, etc. It is extremely hazardous to repair such a construcmon use in buildings of any height.

Among the objects of my invention are to.

'ings, and while I have shown thereln a preprovide a novel construction of window frame and sash, the steel frame buck being incorporated into the permanent construction of the building, the same being placed in the opening to guide the plasterers and masonsin doing their work. After these workmen have completed their task, other windows which are to be attached to the buck. Thus the windows will be placed in the building at the time the woodwork and finished work is being done, rather than at the time the brick or stone work is erected.

tion. and thus they have not come into comworkmen will come later with the finished 1929. Serial No. 352,190.

' ing of the windows prior to the completion of the stone, brick and plaster work.

A further object of my inventionis to provide a ,novel construction of'sash' and meetingrail, the meeting rail forming a permanent part of the window frame construction, and the sash being hinged to allow for the swinging inwardly ofthe window.

Among the further objects of my invention are to provide a novel construction of hinge mechanism adapted to receive the hinge portion on the sash; further to provide a novel construction of window, provided-with a swingable window ventilator at either the bottom, top, or both, and which window ventilators may be swung inwardly to allow for the proper ventilation. The lower ventilating sash is provided with a counter-balance so as to automatically close the sash, although such construction may also be provided on the upper ventilator, if desired.

A further object of my invention is to provide a window construction which is fireproof and weather-proof; further to provide 'a novel means and method of holding the window panes in position; further to provide a construction of maximum simplicity, efficiency, and ease of assembly and operation; and such further objects, advantages and capabilities as will later more fully appear and are inherently possessed thereby.

My invention further resides in the combination, construction, and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawferred embodiment, 1 desire it to be understood that the same is susceptible of modification and change, without departing from the spirit of my invention.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a view in front elevation of my novel window construction;-

Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation of my window construction, the sash and window ventilator bein shown as swung inwardly; Fig. 3 is a ragmentary view in vertical cross section taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1; 10a

Fig. 5 is a view in front elevation of mynovel construction of window provided with 5 an upper and lower ventilator;

Fig. 6 is a view in side elevation of the construction disclosed in Fig. 5, the window ventilators and sash being shown in open position;

Fig. 7 is a view in vertical cross section taken on the line 7.7 of Fig. 5.

Referring more in particular to the construction disclosed in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive of the drawings, the numeral 1 refers to steel bucks, which are set in the side walls of the building construction, and form a permanent part thereof. Connected to the bucks is a frame comprising a to member 2, side members 3 and a sill 4. my suitable means of connection, such as bolts 5, may be used. The top portion of the frame is provided with a longitudinal flange 6, a hinge member 7, a stop or shoulder 8 and a face flange 9. The side plates 3 are provided at the sides thereof with an inner flange 10 and an outer flange 11, and intermediate the same with a longitudinal groove or channel 12 and a stop orshoulder 13, the plates being attached to the side bucks by any suitable means 14 and 15, such as bolts or the like. Mastic cement 16 provides a filler between the flanges 9 and 11, and the bucks and masonry or brick work 17. The frame construction including the top 2 and sides 3 forms the head and side jambs of the window.

The sill 4 comprises a plate or member having downwardly extending flanges 18 and 19, the flange 18 contacting with a side of the buck. Adjacent the flange 18, I provide a gutter 20, anda hinge member 21. Intermediate the two flanges 18 .and 19, I provide a shoulder portion 22 adapted to form a stop and seat for a portion of the window ventilator.

Located near the bottom of the window frame, I provide a mullion 23 having outwardly and rearwardly bent portions 24 and 25, and a face plate 26 provided with a bead 27. A plate 28 is positioned intermediate the bent portions 24 and 25 and sides of the head 27, to give the same rigidity. This mullion forms a part of the window frame construction and is connected to the side jambs. As disclosed clearly in Fig 3, the backwardly bent portions 24 and 25 of the mullion form longitudinal recesses 29 and 30 respectively to intercept the sashes, as later more fully explained.

Located in the upper part of the window frame, I provide a sash 31 adapted to be swingably held by means of a hinge member 32 fitting into and cooperating with the hinge member 7 on the frame. This construction allows the sash to be hung in the frame or to be disconnected therefrom, and to be swung inwardly when assembled. The inner two sides 33 and the bottom 34 of the inner unit of the sash 31 are provided with a.

longitudinally extending lip or projection 35 and 36 respectively, adapted to seat in the longitudinal groove 12 of the side jambs, and in the longitudinal groove 29 of the mullion. The outer unit comprises a channel-shaped upper member 37 provided with the hinge member 32 and a seat 38, and a rib or flange 39, this seat and flange providing a means for holdingthe glass in position. The sides and bottom of this outer member provide a seat 40 and flange 41, while the front face or .unit 42 of the sash is adapted to contact at the top against the stop or shoulder 8, on the sides against the stop or shoulder13, and at the bottom against the face plate 26 of the mullion. This provides a weather-tight construction. Apaneofglass43isheldinthesash by means of the inner and outer units, which are connected together by any suitable attaching means 44 such as bolts screws or the like. Felt or other weather strip 45 is provided for firmly but yieldably holding the glass in position, and allowing for vibration, expansion and contraction thereof.

Mounted in the bottom of the frame, I provide a window ventilator 46 having its inner unit constructed similar to the inner unit of the sash, but hinged at the bottom by means of a hinge member 47 adapted for engagement in the hinge 21 on the window sill.

A-flange 36 on the upper face 34 of the sashis adapted to be inserted in the longitudinal groove 30 of the mullion, while the outer unit 42 at itsupper end is adapted to abut the inner surface of the face plate 29 of the mullion, and the lower end of this unit is adapted to abut against the shoulder or stop 22 on the sill, thus forming a weather-tight connection. As disclosed in Fig. 3, the upper sash and the ventilator sash are similar in construction, with the exception that the hinge member 47 on the ventilator sash is notconstructed integral with the channel-shaped member 48, but forms a part of the inner unit of thesash and is connected to the channel member by any suitable means 49 such as bolts, screws,

etc. Thus the stop or flange 39 is not doubled-back as is the stop or flange 39 of the upper sash but forms a-single thickness of metal. The seats 38 and 40 in conjunction with the inner unit and the stops or flanges 39 at the bottom, and 41 at the top and sides,

hold the glass 50 in position.

In Figs. 5, 6 and 7, I disclose a construcare similar in construction to the lower ven-.

tilator and window sash, and like reference characters have been applied.

In order to make the ventilator or ventilatorsnormally self-closing, I provide atriangular metal piece 57 provided with a flange '58 attached to the outer face42 -of the ventilator sash by any suitable means 59. Connected to this triangular piece, I provide a weighted member 60, which may be hollow and filled with some heavy material, such as lead or iron so that this ventilator sash will be counter-balanced, and when open, this counter-balance will automatically cause the window to close itself unless some means are provided for holding it open. When the window swings inwardly, the weighted member (30, which as shown is ofiset with relation to the metal piece, will contact with the flange '11 on side jambs of the window frame, this a weighted member thus having the double function of normally closing the window and acting as a stop when the window is open.

An auxiliary sprlng or tension member 61 may be provided within the sash at one or both sides, and is connected to the sill 4 to normally close the sash. As shown in Fig. 4, this tension member will bear against the face 42 to force the sash into closed position.

In order to hold the window open,,I provide some means, such as a bar or arm ada ted to hold the window in various positions 0 adjustment. If desired, this bar may be provided with a fusible link, so that in case of fire, this link will be melted away and allow the counter-balance or tension member to automatically close the sash. As shown, the metal piece is pivoted adjacent the base of the ventilator sash so as to allow for the opening and closing thereof. Although I have only shown this construction in combination with the lower ventilator, it is to be understood that the same is adapted for use with either or both of the ventilators, as desired.

From the above description, and the disclosure in the drawings, it will be readily seen that I have provided a unique construction of window frame and sashes. The sashes are hun at the timethe finishing work is being per ormed on the structure, so there is little likelihood of damage to the windows. The hinge portion on the sashes may be quickly and easily inserted in the hinge portion on the window frame, and when so inserted, there is no possibility of the sash becoming disengaged except by raising the same to a substantially horizontal plane and lifting it out of engagement with the hinge on the frame.

, The frame and sashes are shown as constructed ofmetal, allowing for greater rigidity,

and being hollow, are thus relatively light in weight. There is no possibility of the weather securing access to the interior of the building whenever the sashes are closed. Wherever desired, a weathering strip 62 may be provided. In order to allow for the draina e of-the mullions 26 and 51, I provide dr'ain of enings63 in the plate 28.

By providing a construction in which the sash or sashes swing inwardly, the same may- There is no danger to pedestrians as the glass cannot break and fall exterior of the building. The bucks which are generally of steel, are placed in-the opening to guide the plasterers and masons in doing their work.

be repaired and washed easily, and-readily.

The frame is then connected to'the bucks, and

thereafter, the sashes are hung in position.

The channel for the reception of the sashes is generally filled with some materialsuch as asbestos plaster or thelike, thus affording a weather-tight and fireproof sealing means.

Having thus disclosed the invention, I claim: a V -1. In a window construction, a frame formed to provide an upper, lower, and intermediate opening of greater size than said first mentioned openings, a window sash insertable in said intermediate opening; ventilators in said upper and lower openings, and hinge means permitting the swinging inwardly of said sash and ventilators.

2. In a window construction, a frame provided with a pair of mullions forming an upper, lower and intermediate opening, hinge members on said mullions, a window sash insertable in said intermediate opening, ventilators mounted in said upper and lower openings and hinge members on said sash and ventilators engaging the hinge members on swinging thereof and a counter-balance for normally closing said sash, said counter-balance comprising a triangular plate and a weighted member attached thereto.

5.'In a window construction, a frame therefor including a sill, a ventilator sash hingedly connected to said sill for allowing the swinging thereof, and means for automatically closing said sash.

6. In a window construction, a frame therefor, having parts provided with elongated grooves, a metal sash comprising a pane seating section provided with a flange for engaging a pane vof glass, a pane holding member having angle portions adapted to hold said pane in position, a leg of said angle adapted to be received in said grooves and hinge means on said frame and sash for permitting the swinging inwardly of the sash.

7.- In a window construction, a frame: adapted to be inserted in a window opening and provided with a mullion, window sashes in said frame, said sashes provided with a pane seating section, and a glass holding member secured to said sections and having a part overlapping a portion of said mullion to provide a weather-tight joint.

8. In a window construction, a frame provided with side jambs and a mullion, sashes in said frame, said sashes provided with a pane seating section, and a glass holding member connected to said sections and having a flange overlapping portions of said mullion and sidejam-bs' for providing a.

weather-tight joint therebetween.

9. In a window construction, a frame provided with side jambs and a mullion, sashes in said frame, said sashes provided with a pane seating section, said mullion and side 1ambs having an elongated groove, and a pane holding member connected to said sections, said member provided with a flange cooperable with saidgrooves for effecting a tight joint therebetween.

10. In a window construction, a frame in a window opening,a sash in said frame, said sash provided with a pane seating section,

and a pane holding member secured to said section, said member having a hinge part cooperating with a hinge on said frameto allow swinging of said sash.

11. In a window construction, a sashcomprising a pane seating section, and a pane holding member, said member having a part bent to form a hinge to permit swinging ofv said sash.

12. In a window construction, a frame in a window opening and provided with elongated grooves, a sash in said frame, said sash having a "pane seating section, and a pane holding member secured to said section, said member having a part bent to form a hinge element for swinging said sash, said member having flanged parts cooperating with said grooves to provide a tight joint between said sash and frame.

" 13. In a window construction, a sash comprising a pane seating section, said section having a part bent to form a hinge element for swinging said sash, and a member secured to said section.

14. In a window construction, a sash comprising a pane seating section, said section having a part bent upon itself to provide a pane stop and a part bent to provide a hinge element for swinging said sash, and a pane holding means secured to said section.

15. In a window construction, a. frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame having parts bent to provide a hinge element, and a closure member in said frame provided witha hinge element adapted to cooperate with the hinge element of said pane holding frame whereby said member may be swung away from saidframe.

16. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame provided with a top member having parts bent to provide a hinge element, and a sash member in said frame and provided with a hinge element adapted to cooperate with said hinge element of said top member for movement of said sash in said frame.

17. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame provided with a top member having a part bent upon itself to provide a hinge element, and'a sash member in said frame and provided with a hinge element engaging with the hinge element of said top member where by said sash may be moved in said frame.

18. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame provided with a top member and a sill, said top member and sill having parts bent to provide hinge elements, and closure members provided with hinge elements engaging with the hinge elements of said top member and sill whereby said closure members may be moved in said frame.

19. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame provided with a top member and a sill, said top member and sill having a part bent upon itself to provide a hinge element, and closure members provided with hinge elements engaging the hinge element of said top member and sill whereby said closure memhers may be moved in said frame.

20. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening and provided witha mullion, said mullion comprising a face plate, an inner member, and a plate therebetween, andelosure members carried in said frame.

21. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening and provided with a mullion, said mullion comprising a beaded face plate, a beaded inner member, and a plate engaging with the beads of said members, and closure members carried in said frame.

22. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening and provided with amullion, said mullion comprising a beaded face plate, a plate engaging in said bead, and an inner member adapted to fit over said plate, said member provided with grooves, and closure members v in said frame having parts engaging in said grooves.

23. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening and provided with a mullion, said mullion comprising a beaded face plate, a plate engaging in said bead, and an inner member fitting over said plate and having the edges thereof'bent to provide grooves, and closure T J weather-tight joint.

25. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be insertedin a window opening and provided with a mullion, said mullion comprising a, beaded face plate having laterally extending flanges, a. plate engaging in .said bead, and an inner member provided with grooves fitting over said plate, and sashes 1n said frame, said sashes comprismg nner and outer members adapted to engage in said grooves and contact with said flanges respectively.

26. In a window construction, a frame for a window opening and provided with a rooved mullion and side jambs, and a sash in said frame, said sash comprising a'pane seatlng section and a pane holding member,

said member having a part bent to provide a hinge for swinging said sash and other parts bentto engage in said grooves.

' 27. In a window construction, a-frame for a window opening and provided with a sill,

a sash .member hingedly connected to said sill, counter-balance means for closing said sash, and resilient means adapted to assist in closing said sash.

28. In a window construction, a frame for a window opening and provided with a sill,

' a window opening and provided with a sill, a sash member hinged-1y connected to said sill a plate secured to and extending laterally 0 said member, said late having an enlarged ing a top rail and sill,said railand sill havouter ed e ortion or counter-balancin said sash an a apted to contact with said rame to provide a stop for said sash.

30. In a window construction, a frame for a window opening and provided with a sill,,

a sash member hingedly connected to said sill aplate secured to and extending laterally o said member, said member. having its outer edge bent to provide an enlarged tubular part ada ted to enclose weighty material for counteralancing said sash for closing the same.

31. In a window construction, a frame for a window 0 ening and provided with a sill, a sash mem r hmgedly connected to said and adapted to bear against said sash for closin the same.

32. n a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening, said frame havin parts bent to provide a hinge element,an a sash in said frame, said ,.sash 'having a part bent to provide a hinge element adapted to cooperate with said hinge element of said frame whereby said sash may be moved therein.

33. In a window construction, a frame adapted to be inserted in a window opening,

said frame having parts bent to provide a hinge element, a sash member comprising an 34. In a window construction, a sash comand provided with a mullion, said mullion comprising a face plate, an inner member,

and a plate spanning between said face plate and member, and'closure members carried in said frame.

37. In a' window construction, a frame formed to provide .a plurality of openings, a window sash insertable'in one of the openings, ventilators positioned in the otheropenings, and hinge means to allow swinging of said sash and ventilators.

38. In a window construction, a frame having a portion formed to provide a hinge element, and a sash member in said frame and having a part formed to provide a hinge element adapted to cooperate'with the hinge'element of said frame to allow swinging of said sash.

39. In a window construction, a frame having portions formed to provide a hinge element, an upper and a lower sash member in sill, and resilient means secured tosaid sill elements of said 

